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Add Joy to the Holidays with Holiday Greetings
Greetings are the best means to express your feelings. Where greeting cards express your feeling with the help of images and quotations and custom text, these also are an excellent means to be present with someone even if you are away from him or her. It is also the best means to convey your emotions and make aware the other persons how you feel about him or her. Holiday greetings are also in vogue these days following Christmas holidays.
Greetings have though evolved over a period of time and now people have started preferring online greetings rather than paper greeting. Where paper greetings were popular in the past years, there is a sudden shower of online greetings options these days. The greatest advantage about online greetings is that it can be customized at will of the presenter. A person can customize the greetings with respect to the overall theme, size, cover image as well as the text inside the greeting. Besides, the online greetings also gives you the advantage to send it on a designated date or time, so it is like you can customize a greeting and the online greetings provider will make sure that it is delivered to your friend or the loved one on the required date eve if your forget to send it.
Apart from this the online holiday greetings gives you the advantage that you can order a greeting by choosing from a range of greetings available online and the greeting will be delivered giving a surprise to the recipient. So order one today.
I felt unhappy I wasn't able to be here to wish everyone a Merry Christmas yesterday. Though I have said, I am not looking forward for a merrymaking, deep in my heart I still thought of peaceful and safe celebration for everybody.
I was thinking of letting it pass just like one of those ordinary days but last night my boss surprised us with a little get together party. Obviously, we don't know about it. We shared dinner together with her family, had a drink and she gave us holiday favors as well. As soon as I came home, JK was there waiting to spend his time with me so it was nothing awful at all.. and that wrapped it all up. I get to spend Christmas with some nice and special people. Plus, I got to talk to my mom and my daughters back home as well and I'm glad to know that they're all fine, healthy and happy.
There is nothing I could ask for...
...though it's a bit late, still Merry Christmas to everyone around here:-)
Why don't you leave if it's that bad?
How can you let this happen?
If I was you, I wouldn't put up with that.
Why don't you just kick him out?
Just WHY do women can't stay away from an abusive relationship?
This is a very frustrating reality one can never imagine to happen to any of their loved ones. The questions above left me wonder... how on earth can a woman allow her husband or a partner to make them feel worthless and have their self-esteem stomped into the floor? They simply have no right! For me abusers are nothing but a bunch of trashy cowards. That's all they are capable of doing... punch, kick, slap, shove, humiliate and degrade those whom they think are weak and powerless.
I remember what my father told my ex-husband before he died...
"Talk things over no matter how complicated the problem is." "Never... and no one's gonna hit any of my daughters!"
Unfortunately, he was no longer around when my ex for the first time lay a hand on me some few years back. So NO QUESTIONS ASKED after he did! Just don't let me dig into the details for that is not what I am writing this post for. Even if I can be a whole lot happier now with the present relationship I have with JK, I still can't help myself not to worry for my sister and her daughters' situation. The main reason why I am still stuck here in Cebu until now. I have been wanting to go back to Davao a long time ago if not for them. But like what JK told me, no matter how good my intentions are and no matter how hard I am trying to help them out, it is still her decision that counts in the end. Which I think is true although for me, it is still unjustifiable!
It's only a day before Christmas... I don't even look forward to celebrating it this time. No one has ever a clue how desperate I am in trying to help her out from this situation because she simply don't deserve to be treated like what her "husband" is doing to her. And no one has a clue how disheartened I am for she don't seems to notice how much I care for her and her daughters despite everything I have done for them.
I know...
I cannot be her heart and her brain.
I can only be a sister to her.
And I can only do as I can.
I can only wish for wisdom to find its way through her mind and heart one of these days... if there's any!
Like what I said I'm no superhero. I wish I can do everything this super girl can do, tho but I know it can't be possible. I can only do what I can and when I can...
And JK can only imagine me as a super girl as he looks at me like I wanted to shoulder and save the whole world before myself, lol!
But seriously, I wanna grab this opportunity to thank him not only for this surprise image he made last night... somehow it lightens my emotional baggage... but more importantly, for always having a shoulder to lean on and a warm heart that comforts all the time despite our distance.
Well, back to the image... he's actually fond of doing stuffs like this using different pictures of me especially when I can't be around for him. And yes, this is the latest product of his so perceptive and clever imagination...lol!
What can I say!
See also related post here.
Before I accepted my new job, I know I have to make a compromise with my time which is nothing easy for me at all. I promised myself not to take my blogs for granted but unfortunately, somehow it still did happen. Not on purpose, tho. I work on a night shift and as much as I would like to spend even a little time here after work, I cannot usually cause I just can't dictate my mind and body when and when not to work any farther.
I forgot, I am no super hero. I cannot do anything for everybody just like what I am trying to do right now. I forgot I should be observing some limitations too and only do things as necessary and cannot always make everything happen as much as I would like them to happen my way. And no matter how I am trying to make other people's life easier... I forgot I still don't hold the key on how the way they wanted to live it. Frustrations, disappointments, bitterness and resentments are all I got in return. Boy, how good am I on making someone else's life easy but when it comes to me, I'm no less than stupid. I think I should have my eyes open to the fact that I am no better than what I can be.
While having a short break from work, I was thinking of dropping a few lines here using one of the computers here in our cafe. This weekend is gonna be a busy one for me. We do have accommodations for two groups of guests until tomorrow so instead of working on a night shift, I was asked to temporarily report during the day as well... Whew! I hope this won't take the best out of me. As I have mentioned here, the nature of the present job I have now is very new to me and every now and then I am learning new things..
Well that's all for now. Hope to visit you guys the soonest possible I can. Thank you so much for all your visits. Till then!
As the health care system is rapidly advancing, the role of the medical assistant is also becoming more and more valuable as the demands on their knowledge is speedily mounting.The untiring efforts of health researchers and experts lead to new breakthroughs periodically on the causes and treatment of physical and mental health issues.
Medical institutions are often left struggling to find equipped individuals that has the potential on performing new techniques or operating new diagnostic equipment as their findings are put into practice. Those with experience as medical assistants are often in demand to take on these new challenges. But, given the importance of the jobs and specialized skills involved, optimum training is required.
Medical assistant schools offer online courses for medical assistants. In any field, the more training and knowledge you have, the more edge you have for opportunities as well. This is especially true in medicine, where there's no room for mistake. Health care institutions need qualified, trained, and skilled workers to carry out analytical functions. Make yourself competent with further medical assistant training.
Of all the kinds of job responsibilities I have been through in my entire working experience, I should say doing a customer service is the most challenging one... or I should say a tough one! You will never know what to expect from every customers you came across with... for us especially that we are in a kind job where we are pretty much dealing with foreign customers everyday. All kinds of trait and attitude you can imagine are there. Name it! Rude, blunt, rough, and oh I would like to emphasize some European racist who are so loud and arrogant as if they are on a place of their own.
In contrast to the very famous business fallacy, I really would like to assert that, the customer is NOT always right. Nobody is always right... so, why in the name of everything that is supposedly holy in the field of business should anyone deem that the customer is always right? Just because they think they are filthy rich (??) doesn't give them even a smallest bit of right to scorn people any chance they get. I wonder how a stranger to one's place can be so ill-mannered. If I am to visit a foreign country myself, I would prefer to have the good time and not to end up in a foreign jail house!
This year's holiday, Sears along with the various non-profit organizations has established a charity program called Sears Heroes at Home Registry. This program is especially designed to provide support to over 30,000 military service members, veterans, and their families to help them make their Christmas wishes come true.
It often is difficult for our heart to remain at peace when some members of the family is far away from home. When we know our loved ones are in constant danger. So even if they are not physically with us on Christmas, let us try to include them in our prayers and in our plans so that they will feel as close as possible to us this holiday season. And since Christmas is all about love and family, I am encouraging you to donate at Home Registry. Let us give thanks to them and for their service and ultimate sacrifices by sharing what we have and what we can do to make then feel important part of the celebration. All donations made are not tax-deductible so rest assured that the accumulated amount and items will be equally given to each registered families.
If you want to read some heart-warming written stories from these people, you can visit the website and you can as well leave some comments to their testimonies for them to read. Their stories might motivates you more to help bring the holiday spirit right into the hearts of our soldiers and heroes.
Tag from Femikey.
Sorry for posting it a little late dear but thank you for this another fun tag... I was suppose to do this yesterday but camera batteries weren't cooperating... well, seems like they're no longer working. I don't wanna take it using my own web camera so while talking to JK this morning I asked him to take a screen shot of me and so here's the result of it. 
The rules:
1) Take a picture of yourself right NOW!.
2) DON'T change your clothes, DON'T fix your hair... Just take a picture.
3) Post that picture with NO editing.
4) Post these instruction with your picture.
If you think you can do this tag by keeping the rules stated above, then I am inviting you to grab this tag...just don't forget to leave a comment for this post when you do. Thanks!
Another awards here for me from my dear friend Lynn. Big thanks to you sis.
I guess being a Wondah Woman is what I am trying to be like now, hahaha... Hopefully it's all worth it. And oh, I'm not quitting blogging yet, although I maybe having a little hard time coping up with my new job's schedule but I'm still trying to put everything in place. I treasure blogging so much and like I said, I haven't found any reason to give it up just yet.
The rules for these awards:
1. Please put the logo on your blog
2. Place a link to the person from whom you received the award
3. Nominate at least 7 or more blogs
4. Put the links of those blogs on your blog
5. Leave a message on their blogs to tell them.
I'm tagging, PinayMommy, Eds, Ria, Rocks, Hailey, Nisha, and Mommy Dez.
If you are looking for some tactical gears whether for your career or your hobby, look no further. 5.11 Tactical offers some best deals and selection of tactical gear ranging from shirts, pants, to eye wear and tactical series accessories such as knives, gloves, pouches and bags. The importance of having these high quality tactical equipment is best understood by those people who put their lives in danger on a daily basis like our military servicemen and firefighting professionals.
However, even if you are not on a field that utilizes tactical gear the 5.11 Tactical also sells handy outdoor items that are useful around the home and for emergency situations. Keep an extra flash light in your car, or put together a survival pack in case of a natural disaster. We cannot put everything into chances. The key to safety is to anticipate the unforeseen. Make sure you have the quality gear you need to protect yourself especially from any unanticipated incidents.
"Cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health"
I wonder how this slogan would ever serve its purpose. "No Smoking" signs are everywhere. We see it at school, church, health institutions, hospitals, buses and even at some public areas. However, cigarette vendors are also outspreading tremendously.
Sigh... how ironic!
Of all vices anyone can have, SMOKING is something I really hate the most. Pardon me dear smokers but I have never seen anything about smoking that is so beneficial to life at all. At times, I can say how lucky I am for most man I have closely known in my life don't really smoke. I am just as glad we do have a smoke-free environment back at home although some of my relatives does but only on occasional basis.
Most of us are aware the primary components of cigarettes are and how threatening it can be to our health. But I'm telling you... you probably won't believe the next thing I am about to reveal about smoking. This will definitely address your inquisitive mind why you shouldn't smoke. Tobacco is a $200 billion industry, producing six trillion cigarettes a year - about 1,000 cigarettes for each person on earth. And this is what you'll find in cigarettes: - Formaldehyde, which embalmer use to preserve dead bodies;
- Toluene, which is commonly used as an ingredient in paint thinner;
- Acetone, an active ingredient in nail polish remover;
- Ammonia, which scientists have discovered lets you absorb more nicotine, keeping you hooked on smoking.
If you smoke, you're also inhaling arsenic, benzene, cadmium, hydrogen cyanide, lead, mercury and phonol. In all, 4 000 harmful chemicals, including 44 types of poison, of which 43 are proven cancer-causing substances. Quit for good...
STOP SMOKING!
After 8 hours, the carbon monoxide in your blood drops to normal. After 48 hours, nerve endings start regrowing and the ability to smell and taste is enhanced. After a year, the risk of heart disease drops halfway back to that of a non-smoker. After 15 years, the risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker.
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Good news to all prescription eyeglasses wearers! The popular online eyeglasses shop, Zenni Optical now brings you another wonderful selection of fashionable and stylish holiday glass frames. With the holiday official color theme, these frames would surely add spark to your celebration.
Time waits at no one, so hurry... visit their website and start making your orders now!
Do you see the man or woman? Or do you see both? Or are there THREE people in this picture. If you are missing it, the man is the brown mustache. The woman is looking to the left and you can see here eye and nose protrude from the left part of the image. There is also another face - the woman's chin is the nose for this third face, and the wrinkle in the womans neck is the mouth.
Now the next time you are at your local shopping mall, and you see a person that you just aren't sure if it is a man or woman, just remember this fun drawing and as you are trying to figure it out, remember that at least it's not as ambiguous as this picture is!
SERENITY PRAYER
God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change.
Courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.
I said it as I wrote it, you say it when you read it and when we meet... we will say it together.
~Dee~
Thanks Dee for inspiring me today.Life is really tough for me lately but I know I'm not alone on this journey. I came from work late and tired so I think of nothing but going straight to bed as soon as I got home. I'm sorry for missing you all guys this morning. But yeah, I've said the prayer and I'm looking forward to say it with Jim and the rest of you guys, someday.
